Wildlife Conservation Fiji Project #8383

Long-term protection of Whales & Dolphins in Fiji

by Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)

Project Report | Jan 29, 2014
Dolphin Research Project Equipment

By Sophie Birkett | Head of Operations, Charitable Trust

Dear Supporter,

I hope 2014 has gone off to a good start for you.

2013 was a fantastic year for GVI Fiji thanks to your support and donations.

Here are some of our highlights from 2013 for GVI Fiji thanks to your donations!

Volunteers fundraise,distribute food aid, and carry out repairs to infrastructure in the aftermath of Cyclone Evan in the northern Yasawas
GVI Fiji is incorporated as a Fiji Non-profit organization
GVI becomes a member of FLMMA (Fiji locally-managed marine area)
GVI joins FLMMA Executive Committee
Tabu areas of the Northern Yasawa's mapped in GIS
Marine Conservation National Scholarship program launched
28 Fish Wardens Trained
Nacula Yaubula Management Committee formed
Baseline biodiversity and reef health surveys carried out across 10 different village fishing grounds
Four phases of Spinner dolphin research completed in partnership with WDC (Whale and Dolphin Conservation)
Over $30,000 Fijian Dollars raised by the GVI Fiji Charitable Trust

At this moment in time, the field team are utilising donations to purchase a new laptop for the project to be used for the Spinner dolphin research projects. If you are interested in finding out more about this project or joining the volunteer project to collect the research, please do get in touch at info@gvi.org.

All the best

Sophie Birkett

Charitable Trust

Links:

http://www.gvi.org

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